Smith, Justin Davis
100 Years of NCVO and Voluntary Action: Idealists and Realists
- ISBN 13:
- 9783030027735
- author:
- Smith, Justin Davis
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 305
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 centimetres (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This book explores the history of voluntary action in the UK over the past 100 years, through the lens of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). From its establishment at the end of the First World War, to the creation of the Welfare State in the middle of the twentieth century, and New Labour and the Big Society at the beginning of this century, NCVO has played a significant role in shaping society and the voluntary movement.
The book examines NCVO's successes, including its role in establishing high-profile charities, and its development of closer relations with the state, resulting in growing awareness of the value of voluntary action, increased funding, and beneficial changes to public policy, tax and charity law. However, it also explores the criticisms NCVO has faced, including concerns that its pursuit of partnership and professionalisation has eroded the movement's independence and distinctiveness.
Through its centenary in 2019, NCVO's history offers valuable insights into the evolution of voluntary action in the UK, and the complex relationships between the state, charities, and the voluntary sector. This book provides a nuanced understanding of NCVO's impact on society and the voluntary movement over the past century.
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